Transboundary marine spatial planning in the irish sea in. It can help reduce the degree of overlapamong activities, which reduces conflict among users and contributes to the conservation of threatened species. Simcelts project team plus other scientific, policy, user and industry perspectives will address key transboundary issues relating to msp. Convention on the protection and use of transboundary watercourses and international lakes preamble the parties to this convention, mindful that the protection and use of transboundary watercourses and international lakes are important and urgent tasks, the effective accomplishment of which can only be ensured by enhanced cooperation. Environmental impact assessment in preventing transboundary river pollution under international law. Msp allows both a high level of environmental protection and a wide range of human activities and emphasizes coordinated networks of national. The main argument of this paper is that msp should be organized as a transboundary policymaking process, but this is hampered by the conceptual and institutional fragmentation msp is facing. More than 80 experts, practitioners and scientists representing a wide range of organizations around the baltic sea and beyond shared their experience, knowledge and brought inspiration for further transboundary cooperation on maritime spatial planning. This research analyzes the msp literature to explore how planners can contribute to msp research and practice.
In order not to lose our connection with it, marine spatial planning msp for. Marine spatial planning msp has evolved over many years and since its early. The primary focus of the cticff is facilitating transboundary collaboration across nation state boundaries i. With few exceptions, msp is still a localized or national approach, tailored to. Daud hassan, tuomas kuokkanen, and niko soininen, 85100. The strategic role of marine spatial planning in management of transboundary resources.
Blue solutions transboundary marine spatial planning. Transboundary marine spatial planning and international law doi link for transboundary marine spatial planning and international law edited by daud hassan, tuomas kuokkanen, niko soininen. Convention on environmental impact assessment in a. International council for the exploration of the sea. State responsibility and transboundary marine pollution chapter 7. Frontiers marine spatial planning in a transboundary. Transboundary marine spatial planning and international law 1st. Early experience of msp such as the great barrier reef marine park which was established in 1976 emerged as a result of concerns about environmental degradation of marine areas caused by human activity. United nations convention on the law of the sea as a framework for marine spatial planning. Challenges and opportunities on the island of ireland wesley flannery 1, anne marie ohagan 2, cathal omahony 3, heather ritchie 4 and sarah twomey 3 1school of planning, architecture and civil engineering, queens university belfast, belfast, northern ireland, bt9 5ag.
Transboundary dimensions of marine spatial planning. Convention on the protection and use of transboundary. Feb 02, 2016 transboundary maritime spatial planning by tomas andersson, swedish agency for marine and water management at baltic scope southwest baltic case stakeholder me slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Pdf transboundary marine spatial planning and international law. Transboundary marine spatial planning and international law. Recently, the need for msp to be applied across jurisdiction of administrative boundaries, i. Transboundary marine spatial planning and international law crc press book marine spatial planning msp is an integrated and comprehensive approach to ocean governance and is used to establish a rational use of marine space and reconcile conflicting interests of its users. This conference is for stakeholders, practitioners, researchers and anyone involved in maritime spatial planning msp in the celtic seas and beyond. Bell fba professor of law, faculty of law, university of cambridge. Lessons for crossborder msp from transboundary planning in the european atlantic.
As it is ideally participatory in nature, and designed to achieve ecological, economic and social objectives, it is often a politicallydriven process. Maritime studies home springer international publisher. Mar 12, 2018 10 f maes and a cliquet, marine spatial planning. Marine spatial planning and various uses and interests relating to the marine environment. Recognised by the french law, as a national category. This research analyzes the msp literature to explore how planners can contribute to.
Guidance on the application of the environmental impact. Marine protected areas and marine spatial planning a. The sources of the law of the sea include customary international law as well as a range of conventions, treaties and agreements, the most important of which is the 1982 united nations convention on the law of the sea losc. Transboundary marine spatial planning and international. The field is dominated by natural scientists and has not been commonly associated with planning. Evaluating conditions for transboundary marine spatial planning. The law of the sea is one of the oldest areas of international public law that regulates the uses of the world ocean. Because seas and coastlines are shared between states, the formulation and implementation of marine spatial planning msp should be transboundary by nature. Request pdf transboundary marine spatial planning and international law marine spatial planning msp is an integrated and comprehensive approach to ocean governance and is used to establish a. Imbalances in interaction for transboundary marine spatial planning. In essence, it is a planled framework that enables integrated, forwardlooking, consistent decisionmaking on the use of the sea. All in all, transboundary marine spatial planning and international law provides important insights and analysis of the challenges and opportunities for transboundary msp and the role of international law in this regard, and is complemented with illustrative case studies of how international law can shape transboundary msp in diverse geographical, political, and institutional contexts. Arafehdalmau n, torresmoye g, seingier g, montanomoctezuma g and micheli f 2017 marine spatial planning in a transboundary context. On 29 september 2015 vasab hosted the baltic scope project kickoff event in riga, latvia.
Marine spatial planning in international law before marine spatial planning. The strategic role of marine spatial planning in management of transboundary resources in theory, marine spatial planning can be undertaken in transboundary space, but experience in systematic planning in such areas is rare. Marine spatial planning as an instrument of sustainable ocean governance niko soininen and daud hassan marine spatial planning in international law before marine spatial planning tuomas kuokkanen marine spatial planning and various uses and interests relating to the marine environment tavis potts united nations convention on the law. Based on an analysis of four transboundary planning processes in different european seas, the paper gives insight into the possibilities to develop and implement transboundary marine spatial. Nov 03, 2017 blue solutions transboundary marine spatial planning 2017 65 views november 3, 2017 november 3, 2017 admin 0 marine resources for fishing, shipping and marinebased tourism, are very important to the people of the grenadine islands.
It is an integral part of an ecosystem approach to msp, as marine and coastal ecosystem dynamics transcend administrative boundaries and steer planning towards wider regional or sea basin considerations. International good practices for facilitating transboundary. Many coastal countries around europe are presently engaged in this field not only by their national activities but also cooperating across borders through transboundary dialogue, joint strategies and. Global and regional conventions and organizations in. The role of the law of the sea in marine spatial planning. Guidance on the application of the environmental impact assessment procedure for largescale transboundary projects 1. Cooperation in the law of transboundary water resources. Transboundary maritime spatial planning by tomas andersson, swedish agency for marine and water management at baltic scope southwest baltic case stakeholder me slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Marine spatial planning msp is an integrated and comprehensive approach to ocean governance and is used to establish a rational use of marine space and, isbn 9780415739702 buy the transboundary marine spatial planning and international law ebook. Blue solutions transboundary marine spatial planning 2017. Terms of reference consultant for the execution of sub. Determined to enhance international cooperation in assessing environmental impact in particular in a transboundary context, mindful of the need and importance to develop anticipatory policies and of preventing, mitigating and monitoring significant adverse environmental impact in general and more specifically in a transboundary context.
Marine spatial planning msp is an integrated and comprehensive approach to ocean governance and is used to establish a. The imperative for transboundary marine spatial planning is arguably much stronger at sea than on land for the following reasons. D hassan, t kuokkanen and n soininen eds, transboundary marine spatial planning and international law routledge, abingdon, 2015 85100, at p. Mast has a social science focus, but functions as a platform for scholars from a broad range of disciplines who are engaged in research on maritime and. Blue solutions transboundary marine spatial planning 2017 65 views november 3, 2017 november 3, 2017 admin 0 marine resources for fishing, shipping and marinebased tourism, are very important to the people of the grenadine islands.
In transboundary marine spatial planning and international law, ed. Transboundary marine spatial management tmsm has also been recognized. Dialogue on transboundary issues of maritime spatial. Based on an analysis of four transboundary planning processes in different european seas, the paper gives insight into the possibilities to develop and implement transboundary marine spatial planning tmsp.
Transboundary or crossborder thinking is at the heart of marine spatial planning msp. Maritime spatial planning is a new form of spatial planning emerging at the intersection of expanding demands for commercial use of marine space and increasing concerns for marine ecosystems. Marine spatial planning msp is a tool for managing and improving marine environments. Evaluating conditions for transboundary marine spatial. International water law and supporting water management principles introduction the focus of chapter one is an analysis of relevant water management principles wmps in the context of international water law, as the law pertains to transboundary agreements. Convention on the law of the sea unclos, international maritime. Many of the overarching international conventions, treaties and laws recognise. Transboundary marine spatial planning across the frenchbelgian maritime borders. Many coastal countries around europe are presently engaged in this field not only by their national activities but also cooperating across borders through transboundary dialogue, joint. Aug 26, 2015 all in all, transboundary marine spatial planning and international law provides important insights and analysis of the challenges and opportunities for transboundary msp and the role of international law in this regard, and is complemented with illustrative case studies of how international law can shape transboundary msp in diverse geographical, political, and institutional contexts. Inwent was established through a merger of the carl duisberg gesellschaft cdg e. While the branding of marine transboundary conservation initiatives as peace parks. Maritime studies or mast is an interdisciplinary, international journal devoted to maritime issues and is a sequel to maritime anthropological studies, which appeared between 1988 and 1993. May 11, 2011 maritime spatial planning is a new form of spatial planning emerging at the intersection of expanding demands for commercial use of marine space and increasing concerns for marine ecosystems.
Daud hassan, tuomas kuokkanen, and niko soininen, 154173. Marine spatial planning in the north seaare national. Results suggest that, like most conservation, longterm sustainability of projects is based on transparency, the availability of appropriate funding, and governmental will. Results suggest that, like most conservation, long. Marine spatial planning msp is an integrated and comprehensive approach to ocean governance and is used to establish a rational use of marine space and reconcile conflicting interests of its users. Marine spatial planning msp is a relatively new phenomenon with less than a decade of experience in most parts of the world douvere and ehler, 2009a. Marine or maritime spatial planning msp is a planning framework for improving marine resource use decisionmaking, adopting principles of the ecosystem approach and ecosystembased management. Jul 16, 2015 marine spatial planning msp is an integrated and comprehensive approach to ocean governance and is used to establish a rational use of marine space and reconcile conflicting interests of its users. Transboundary marine spatial planning across the french. Unesco biosphere reserves and world heritage ramsar sites. Reviews all in all, transboundary marine spatial planning and international law provides important insights and analysis of the challenges and opportunities for transboundary msp and the role of international law in this regard, and is complemented with illustrative case studies of how international law can shape transboundary msp in diverse geographical, political, and institutional contexts. Amongst these, marine spatial planning msp has become a widely accepted practice especially over the past fifteen years. Whewell professor of international law, faculty of law, university of cambridge john s. Marine spatial planning marine spatial planning msp is a much more recent idea and is seen as a way of improving decisionmaking and delivering an ecosystembased approach3 to the management of marine activities.
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